Headlight Switch Test

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Before removing switch from instrument panel, check all related fuses and relays. Check dimmer switch for proper operation.
Remove headlight switch from instrument panel. See HEADLIGHT SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between specified switch terminals. See Fig 1 . See HEADLIGHT SWITCH TERMINAL RESISTANCE .

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Switch Terminals

Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.

HEADLIGHT SWITCH TERMINAL RESISTANCE

Switch Position	Terminals No.	Ohms
All Switches Off	7-5 To 8-2	10,000-12,000
All Switches Off	7-5 To 8-6	10,000-12,000
All Switches Off	8-2 To 8-6	6-7
All Switches Off	7-5 To 8-5	Variable
All Switches Off	8-2 To 8-5	Variable
All Switches Off	8-6 To 8-5	Variable
Headlights On	7-7 To 7-6	Continuity
Headlights On	7-4 To 7-5	Continuity
Headlights On	7-4 To 8-2	10,000-12,000
Headlights On	7-4 To 8-6	10,000-12,000
Headlights On	7-4 To 8-5	Variable
Parking Lights On	7-4 To 7-5	Continuity
Parking Lights On	7-4 To 8-2	10,000-12,000
Parking Lights On	7-4 To 8-6	10,000-12,000
Parking Lights On	7-4 To 8-5	Variable
Thumbwheel Position
Dim	7-5 To 8-5	900-1,200
Dim	8-2 To 8-5	10,000-12,000
Dim	8-6 To 8-5	10,000-12,000
Bright	7-5 To 8-5	10,000-12,000
Bright	8-2 To 8-5	Continuity
Bright	8-6 To 8-5	Continuity
Dome Lights	7-5 To 8-5	10,000-12,000
Dome Lights	8-2 To 8-5	Continuity
Dome Lights	8-6 To 8-5	Continuity
Dome Lights	8-2 To 8-3	Continuity
Foglights On	7-7 To 7-6	Continuity
Foglights On	7-4 To 7-5	Continuity
Foglights On	7-4 To 8-2	10,000-12,000
Foglights On	7-4 To 8-6	10,000-12,000
Foglights On	7-4 To 8-5	Variable
Foglights On	7-1 To 7-2	Continuity
Foglights On	8-2 To 7-1	Continuity
Foglights On	8-6 To 7-1	6-7
Foglights On	8-5 To 7-1	Variable